# 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
> NHTSA complaint `447113` · 2003-12-30 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
## Narrative
A TWO YEAR OLD 38 POUND TODDLER WAS CLIMBING UP THE TAILGATE AND WAS ABLE TO RELEASE THE TAILGATE.  AS A RESULT THE CHILD'S ARM BROKE.  THE CONSUMER FEELS THE TAILGATE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN RELEASED SO EASILY.  THIS INCIDENT ALSO PUT A DENT IN THE TAILGATE.  *NM
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